Review of Mary Poppins Returns (2018) by Johntheandroid — 22 Jan 2019
Movies like Mary Poppins Returns aren't made that often with this level of care for the original piece, the homages to the original can be seen all throughout the film, musical nods, lines, objects that were in the original, and the list goes on. It's obviously not as good as the first ride, but it is surely supercalifragilisticexpialidoxious. The songs aren't memorable, the lyrics at least, but I went out of the movies humming the tunes to myself, never the less. The set pieces are truly nostagic and remarkable, from 17 Cherry Tree Lane, to the Bank's house, to the bank to a underwater land. The performances are great too, Emily Blunt as Mary Poppin is practically perfect in every way, having a diferent accent, a different attitude, a slightly more rude Poppins, beeing closer to the books written by P. L. Travers. Michael Banks, all grown up is great played by Ben Wishaw, a very talented actor.
Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks is also good and really captures the brother and sister dynamic very well. Mary Poppins Returns is a welcome treat for fans of the original, even if it is alittle forgettable.
This review of Mary Poppins Returns (2018) was written by Johntheandroid on 22 January 2019.
Mary Poppins Returns has generally received positive reviews.
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